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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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